Fan-favorite brawler with spectacular spinning attacks. His spinning elbow KO of Jean Silva (UFC Fight Night 259) is a signature finish opponents dont see coming. Has faced the best in the division — two wars with Volkanovski including a broken-feet performance in UFC 325.
Dynamic, aggressive striker with a signature spinning elbow arsenal. High-paced pressure fighter who fights with visible emotion. Known for taking fights on hours notice (UFC 303 Dan Ige replacement is legendary). Resilient — walked through fire against Volkanovski twice and always finishes fights.
0-1 in his last 2 (two close decisions to Volkanovski at UFC 314 and UFC 325). His one win was a spectacular spinning elbow TKO of Jean Silva at UFC Fight Night 259.
Target the lead leg with calf kicks early to disrupt his forward pressure. Chain-wrestle him repeatedly — his TD defense is exploitable. Cage him and limit spinning room. Exploit the low kicks he walks into without adjusting.
Use calf kicks to break his forward pressure. Stay off the fence — his best work happens in open space. Punish every entry into low-kick range.
Drag him down when he steps into range. Dont let him establish spinning room — clinch up and work to takedown.
Control from top position. Hes dangerous from guard but has poor scrambling defense — stay heavy and work ground-and-pound.
⚠ This report is based on publicly available fight data and AI analysis. Not financial or medical advice.
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